Herringbone is one of the oldest ways to lay a wood floor, and it is having a long moment in interiors again. The pattern reads as craft rather than a plain plank run, which is why it keeps showing up in design magazines and on floor mood boards. The catch with real timber is cost, movement and maintenance. A wood-look tile version gives you the pattern with the surface of a fired tile, and this listing is one way to get there in a large 600 x 1200 mm format.

This piece walks through what a herringbone wood-look tile actually is, how the 600 x 1200 mm plank format changes the look, the twelve designs on the listing, where it is recommended, and what to settle before you order. Everything here is drawn from the product page for the Herringbone Wood-Look Tile 600 x 1200 mm.

What is a herringbone wood-look tile?

A wood-look tile is a fired tile whose face carries a printed wood grain. This series is described on the listing as a wood grain plank floor tile that brings the warmth of natural timber to your floors, with the low maintenance of a fired surface. The Product Details list the material as Porcelain.

Herringbone refers to the layout. Rectangular planks are set at a right angle to each other so the ends meet in a broken zigzag, like the bones of a fish. It is different from chevron, where the plank ends are cut on an angle so they meet point to point in a continuous V. If you are choosing between the two, that broken-zigzag versus continuous-V distinction is the thing to picture first.

Why the 600 x 1200 mm plank format matters

The listing size is 600 x 1200 mm, which is roughly 23.6 by 47.2 inches. That is a large plank. In a herringbone lay the length of each piece decides how open or how busy the pattern reads. A longer plank means each leg of the zigzag runs further before it turns, so the floor reads as a generous, relaxed herringbone rather than a tight, fussy one.

Two design points follow from the format. First, fewer pieces cover the same area, so there are fewer grout lines across the floor and the pattern stays the main event. Second, a plank this large is less forgiving of an uneven substrate, so the flatness of the screed under it matters more than it would for a small tile. Neither of these is a performance claim, just how a large plank behaves underfoot and to the eye.

Twelve designs, each with its own item number

The listing offers 12 items, each identified by its own Item No.: 612518, 612519, 612520, 612521, 612J501, 612J502, 612J503, 612J505, 612J506, 612J507, 612J508 and 612J509. You choose an item number from the dropdown on the product page to see the matching piece. Because each is ordered as a single sample piece, the practical way to compare tones is to bring in the two or three item numbers you are drawn to and look at them in your own light before committing to a full order.

Where the listing recommends using it

The Recommended Applications on the product page are living room, bedroom and hallway floors, kitchen and dining area floors, and commercial spaces such as cafes, boutiques and offices. Below are those settings shown as design visualisations.

Living and bedroom floors

In a living room or bedroom the herringbone gives a floor some direction and craft without any added colour. A warm honey-brown tone keeps the room soft and reads well against white walls and pale textiles.

Hallways

A hallway is where herringbone earns its keep. The zigzag draws the eye along the run and gives a narrow space some movement. The direction you set the pattern will change how the corridor reads, so it is worth mocking up both ways.

Open plan kitchen and dining

Across an open plan floor a single herringbone field ties the kitchen and dining zones together without a threshold or a change of material. The large plank keeps the grout lines sparse over a big area.

Commercial floors

The listing also names cafes, boutiques and offices. A herringbone wood-look floor gives a small retail or hospitality space a warm, considered base that still wears like a tile rather than a timber board.

Pattern pairing notes

• Keep walls and larger furniture plain so the herringbone stays the pattern in the room.
• A warm wood tone sits well with off-white, greige and soft black. Cooler greys can fight the honey undertone, so test a sample against your palette.
• Set the direction of the herringbone to lead toward the main view or down the length of a corridor, and decide it on site rather than on paper.

What to check before ordering

A few things are worth confirming with us or with your installer before you specify this tile:

• This is a porcelain tile, with a water absorption rate at or below 0.5 percent.
• A herringbone lay needs an angled or matched cut on the perimeter pieces, so allow more waste and labour than a straight plank run.
• A 600 x 1200 mm plank asks for a flat substrate. Have your installer confirm the screed tolerance before ordering.
• The recommended applications are interior floors and light commercial floors. The listing does not describe use in showers, wet rooms, outdoors or around pools, so confirm suitability with us before specifying it in those settings.

Samples and project quotes

This listing is for a single sample piece so you can handle the texture and finish before committing to a full order, priced at USD 26.8 per sample piece. The cost of the sample is credited back in full when you place your full project order with us. For a bulk order, message us with your delivery zip code and total area in square feet or square metres, and we will prepare a precise quote and a custom listing for your order.

FAQ

Is this a real wood floor?

No. It is a fired tile with a printed wood grain on the face. The Product Details list the material as Porcelain. It gives the look of a timber herringbone floor with the maintenance of a tile.

What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?

In herringbone the rectangular planks meet at a right angle in a broken zigzag. In chevron the plank ends are cut on an angle so they meet point to point in a continuous V. This listing is a herringbone plank.

How many designs are there?

The listing offers 12 items, each with its own item number, so you can pick the tone that suits your scheme.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?

The listing recommends living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining and commercial floors. It does not describe use in showers, wet rooms, outdoors or around pools, so confirm suitability with us before specifying it there.

How do I get a shipping quote?

Message us with your delivery zip code and total area, and we will prepare a precise quote and a custom listing for your bulk order. The sample cost is credited back when you place a project order.

Ready to see a tone in your own space? Order a sample of the Herringbone Wood-Look Tile 600 x 1200 mm, or browse the full Wood-Look Tile Collection. Related reading: our chevron wood-look tile guide and the Growth Ring wood-look plank.